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Transport Department Clarifies TC and QC Test Vehicle Plates
Thailand's Department of Land Transport clarified that TC and QC registration plates authorize vehicles for testing before production or sale, with TC plates valid for 180 days on prototypes and QC plates for 90 days on quality-checked vehi
Broker Used Villagers' IDs to Register Chinese Firms
Commerce Ministry inspectors found no business activity at the registered addresses in Khok Si Suphan, the department's director-general said The story Broker sold villagers’ IDs to register 35 Chinese nominee firms as seen on Thaiger News.
October 2026 Calendar: Special Holiday Breaks for Bangkok Government Workers
Bangkok government workers will get a three-day continuous break in October 2026 when the city hosts the World Bank and IMF annual meeting, with remote work days designated to ease traffic and security concerns.
Researchers: 2025 Earthquake Activity Within Normal Range Over 100 Years
Earthquake activity in 2025 remains within normal historical ranges, with researchers noting that improved global monitoring networks and instant communication create a false perception of increased seismic events. Thailand faces minimal di
New Business Registrations Surge 143% in July
New business registrations surged 143% year-on-year in July, driven largely by a 40.5 billion baht capital injection from Ban Pu Limited for an energy venture. Online retail, restaurants, and clothing sectors led growth across the economy.
Beauty Queen Charlotte Austin Leaves Management, Focuses on Self-Care
Charlotte Austin, Miss Grand Chumphon 2022, is leaving her management contract to handle her own career while focusing on mental health recovery from panic disorder through meditation and Buddhist practices.
Jinny Nattanicha: Top Chulalongkorn Graduate and Rising Actress
Chulalongkorn University honors graduate Jinny Nattanicha has emerged as a rising actress, earning a Best Actress nomination at the FEED x Khaosod Awards 2026 following her breakthrough role in the sapphic series "Poisonous Love.
Assumption United Wins Fourth Diamond Cup Title
Assumption United won the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Diamond Cup U-14 championship for the fourth time, defeating Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds 3-0 in the final at the tournament held in Thailand from July 29 to August 2, 2026.
Opposition Leader Defends Election Probe Against Government Allegations
Pheu Thai opposition leader Nattapong Ruengpanya defended the party's Senate election-buying investigation on August 17, denying it was politically motivated and pledging to pursue evidence against Bhumjaithai politicians regardless of elec
Digital Minister Unfazed by Opposition No-Confidence Debate
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiyachok Chidchob dismissed concerns over a no-confidence debate, saying the government treats parliamentary scrutiny as routine and will continue its work regardless.
Jeeno Wins Portland Classic for 10th LPGA Title
Thai golfer Atthaya Thitikul claimed her 10th LPGA title at the Portland Classic, firing a final-round 64 to finish 22-under par.
Deputy PM Pipat Ready to Defend Transport Ministry Record
Deputy PM Pipat said he is prepared to defend the Transport Ministry's record if the opposition calls a no-confidence debate, noting the ministry has been under his supervision for less than four months.